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Why a Well-Stocked Breakroom is Important

A key component of a productive and happy workspace is a modern breakroom. Today’s well-stocked breakroom is not what it used to be: gone are the days of offering only coffee and a handful of unhealthy snacks; in are the days of breakrooms stocked with plenty of good food and drink. Here are five reasons why providing a variety of healthy and filling options can make all the difference:

Breakrooms offer a great place to take these short breaks, so long as they’re well appointed.

Give employees options — tea or coffee, hummus or fruit, soup or salad — and they’re more likely to actually take a break and drop in for a snack. Give them fewer options, and they may choose to simply push on with work, hungry and unfocused.

Encourage Employees’ Health and Well-Being

Neglecting healthy options by keeping a sparsely stocked breakroom can help contribute to unhealthy eating habits. A poor diet has been shown to increase employee presenteeism— a term that refers to the unproductive state in which employees are at work but hardly working. Though you cannot control how employees eat outside the office, providing nutritious options in the breakroom can give the incentive to eat healthfully at the office.

Attract Quality Talent

More and more, job seekers are gauging their interest in a position based on the quality of the office environment. In order to attract the best talent, you need to showcase the benefits of your workspace and convince these potential employees that you offer a pleasant and inviting environment. Offering a variety of food and drink options as they’re interviewing or touring the office may just be the extra nudge they need to take the job.

Satisfy Visiting Clients or Business Partners

Anytime you have clients or potential business partners visiting your office, you want to make them feel comfortable and taken care of. If you give them a choice of snacks and beverages, they will feel like they’re being catered to. Though a small gesture, it shows important clients and partners that you care about their preferences.